External economic relations of the Saratov region AIC in thr conditions of import substitution

Abstract

The tendencies of development of foreign economic relations of the agro-industrial complex in the Saratov region are considered. The dynamics and structure of export and import of food products and agricultural raw materials are analyzed. It is concluded that, in general, the region is characterized by a tendency to reduce the import intensity of the agrarian sector, the growth of net food exports and the level of self-sufficiency in basic food products. The barriers controlling increase in food export volume are systematized,and measures for their elimination are formulated.